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    1987 90 hp VRO will not restart

    After a higher throttle run, slow, idol, shut down. The engine will not restart right away. It seems like it is flooded. Tilting up and letting it sit or putting the throttle to full and running the starter will often times get it to fire up. If I get to where I am going and let it idol or...
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    Johnson 90 HP 1988 Battery Charger

    How many batteries can the battery charger/Rectifier handle charging? Can it handle two of them?
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    Johnson 90 Hp 1988 Tachometer

    I am installing a Tach on my 1988 90 hp I have two questions: Is there a recommendation you would have for the brand of tach? I was just gonna get a Teleflex I do not need anything special. Is there somewhere else to get this Tach wire kit or just purchase the connector? It seems a little...
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    Grey Sludge out of prop

    I just got done running the motor on muffs to ensure it would start up after a carb rebuild. after fixing a small fuel leak everything is working great. When I was getting ready to put it away I saw this grey sludge coming from the prop. it is smooth and not gritty. Could it be un-burned fuel...
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    Johnson 90 Hp 1988 Carb Rebuild

    I purchased a Sierra Carb Rebuild Kit 18-7046 I have everything cleaned up. Pulled all the Jets and Orifece and cleaned them. I am ready for reassembly. None of the gaskets that came with the rebuild kit seem to go any where. I figured the Gasket plug o-ring (leading to the main jet) would get...
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    1988 Johnson 90 hp WOT must hold choke in

    While at full throttle boat will surge forward then idols back by itself. However if you hold the choke in, It runs perfect. pumping the bulb does nothing for oil or fuel. What do I do where do I start?
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    1988 Johnson 90 hp Water deflectors check and clean

    On a Johnson 1988 90 to clean the water passages in the head what do I need to remove? part 30 the water jacket and 29 the gasket ? Or do I need to also remove 28 the cylinder head and 27 the head gasket? I am planning on replacing the gaskets of what it is I remove. is there a gasket sealant I...
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    Where do you get your Johnson Parts?

    Has any one used Premier Marine on E-Bay? They have some good kits at what seems like a good price, They will customize the kit as well. Where do you get your rebuild part kits?
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    Johnson 90 hp 1988

    SWEET! Ok that got me to resolve the Tilt and Trim gauge issue. Bad Gauge, New gauge works! His diagram only shows one wire going to the VRO Oil Tank Just the brown. Still need to know where the other wire goes. I took picture of what I think is the over heat indicator is that what this is...
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    Johnson VRO Connections Oil Tank

    I have a 1988 Johnson 90 hp that I need to hook up the oil tank wires to. I understand there is supposed to be a plug however I do not have one. I have found the tan alarm wire, but need to know where to connect the second wire. does anyone know where to plug this second wire or can you trace...
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    Johnson 90 hp 1988

    RacerOne your saying remove the cover at the bottom of this picture and see if there are any issues/ metal/ scoring? or what am I looking for? Do you have any info on the VRO wiring? Joe What is the water jacket plate called in this picture?
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    Johnson 90 hp 1988

    ok so I have attached some pictures to clarify what we are talking. Thanks for the patients with my learning curve. The first picture is of my VRO connections My finger is pointing at where it is hooked to the negative terminal of the battery lead on the engine. The other goes to the tan wire...
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    Johnson 90 hp 1988

    A few Updates for you. I forgot to mention I installed a new fuel line going to the engine with a new bulb and fuel connection. I have also uploaded pics of the plugs. I think these look much worse in the pic than in person. Here is the result of the Throttle operation. The horn is toast the...
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    Johnson 90 hp 1988

    Warning Horn: So here are the pics of two brown wires I found and grounded neither of which set a horn off after the key was turned. Also I included a pic of my throttle body to ensure we are talking about the same apples. I have not torn it apart yet. The PPT gauge I moved the pictured...
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    Johnson 90 hp 1988

    I have recently picked up a 1988 Johnson 90HP for my Lund Renegade. It looks as if a few items are left outstanding from the install. I am hoping someone can help. As I am sure I will have more questions/issues we will start with them a couple at a time. The Trim Gauge does not work. How can I...
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